Stronghold 3 goes gold

Castle defense sim Stronghold 3 has gone gold. The Wolf is back in this true sequel to the much-loved original, and he's out to seek revenge for his defeat by The Boy (They didn't put a lot of thought into the names, did they?). Stronghold 3 marks 7sixty's first release so don't let them down. Go out right now and pre-order Stronghold 3 on Steam to ensure you get the original Stronghold and the exclusive Tower of London single-player stage for free.

BREAK OUT THE BARRELS OF ALE, STRONGHOLD 3 HAS GONE GOLD
Rule the Medieval Battlefield on October 25th

GRAPEVINE, TX – October 6th, 2011 – 7sixty is pleased to announce that Stronghold 3, the medieval castle building simulation developed by Firefly Studios, has gone gold and is ready for worldwide release on October 25th – almost exactly 10 years since the release of the first entry in the multi-million selling series.Stronghold 3 is the true sequel to the much-loved original, which sees the return of the franchise’s most notorious enemy: The Wolf. After seemingly falling to his demise following defeat by The Boy, he has cheated death and is back for revenge, along with some of his old supporters and new, more dangerous, allies.
“Firstly we want to thank fans for waiting patiently for Stronghold 3, it’s been a long time coming but we wanted to make sure we created something really special,” said Simon Bradbury, lead designer, Firefly Studios. “This is the ‘ultimate Stronghold’, featuring the best bits from previous titles and some fantastic new elements – like night time sieges and a cutting edge graphics engine.”
“We’re delighted to be releasing Stronghold 3 at retail and in a range of digital stores this October,” said Jeff Hutchinson, VP interactive entertainment, 7sixty. “This is 7sixty’s first release and we’re extremely excited and proud that Firefly has done such a great job making a game which appeals to Stronghold fans old and new. Plus, don’t forget, there’s still time to pre-order from Steam to ensure you get the original Stronghold for free, along with the exclusive Tower of London single-player stage.”
For more information on Stronghold 3 go to www.stronghold3.com or for details on 7sixty, head to www.7sixty.com and make sure you follow @askthewolf on Twitter to get the latest news on Stronghold 3… or be insulted by an angry old knight.About 7sixty
Formed in 2011 to meet the demands of today’s consumers for high quality and innovative titles, 7sixty is working with talented developers to provide players with unique and enjoyable experiences on a range of formats, including consoles, home computers, smart phones and tablets. Each title will have a clear digital road-map that aims to expand their longevity, consumer reach and community interaction. 7sixty has offices in Grapevine, Texas and Leicester, UK.About Firefly Studios
Firefly Studios is a computer and video games development company, formed in 1999. The company has produced a number of high profile and commercially successful strategy games including the Stronghold series. Firefly has experience developing PC, console and MMO titles and has offices in the United Kingdom and United States. For more information, please visit our website at www.fireflyworlds.com